# Automated GitHub release notifications to Slack for developers and DevOps teams
This workflow automates team notifications about new releases in a GitHub repository by sending detailed alerts to a designated Slack channel. Eliminates manual monitoring and increases deployment transparency.
## Who it´s for
- Developers tracking API releases
- Technical leads needing deploy alerts
- DevOps engineers integrating CI/CD with communication channels
## What the automation does
- Monitors a specific GitHub repository for new release events
- On trigger, generates a message with release details (title, version, description)
- Sends the notification to a predefined Slack channel
- Enables real-time team updates without manual intervention
## What´s included
- Ready-to-use n8n workflow
- Logic for handling github_release_event triggers
- Integrations with GitHub and Slack via official APIs
- Basic setup and adaptation guide
## Requirements for setup
- GitHub account with access to the target repository
- Slack account with bot creation and messaging permissions
- Accessible n8n instance
- API keys or authentication tokens for both services
## Benefits and outcomes
- Reduces team workload — no need to manually check releases
- Faster response to changes
- Improved coordination between development and operations
- Automatic release logging via chat history
- Full visibility of deployment status across stakeholders
## Important: template only
Important: you are purchasing a ready-made automation workflow template only. Rollout into your infrastructure, connecting specific accounts and services, 1:1 setup help, custom adjustments for non-standard stacks and any consulting support are provided as a separate paid service at an individual rate. To discuss custom work or 1:1 help, contact via chat
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